ice

Many places are expected to see at least a quarter inch of ice. Parts of Oneida, Forest, and Florence counties could see more than half an inch.

Up to half an inch of ice possible in some Northwoods locations

The Wisconsin DNR is encouraging people to keep safety in mind

Snowmobiles, UTV’s and vehicles can weigh quite a bit, raising the risk of ice giving way.

Merrill firefighters need to rescue a person who made it to an island after falling through the ice

Rider safe, machine recovered after mishap Wednesday

Caution advised on area roads and sidewalks

A barrier was put down under the pavilion, and the St. Germain Fire Department has been building up the ice in recent weeks

The Taylor County Sheriff’s office says 69-year-old Randall Runge of Medford was reported missing Friday afternoon

Firefighters in St. Germain got some very realistic training by rescuing a deer that had fallen through the ice